LEXINGTON, Ky.—A huge second-half surge lifted the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team to a 94-72 victory over Ouachita Baptist Friday night in an exhibition contest at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats, who led 43-35 at the half, exploded for a 26-13 run to start the second half.

“They are a tremendous athletic deep team,” Tigers head coach Charlie Schaef said. “Our kids played with a lot of heart. Our defense was very physical and aggressive. We just gave them too much in transition.”

Ouachita was 23-of-70 for 32.9 percent from the field, while Kentucky was 30-of-56 f...

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